Power of Concentration

What if you had the power of concentration whenever you wanted it? Imagine how much more productive you could be. The good news is that you not only can learn how to concentrate better, but you can do so right now.

The Power of Concentration Is Automatic

Begin to work on something, and concentration is automatic, until you are distracted. Often these interruptions are your own thoughts, and they may come every few seconds. If there was nothing interfering, you would have easy and complete concentration. So what you need is a method to remove the distractions, to control your wandering mind.

The method: Pay attention to what is going on in your head. Maybe there's a phone call you need to make, that has been quietly bothering you, just below consciousness. Perhaps you're worried about an upcoming meeting, or a family matter. Start tuning into your mind today, and it will become easier by tomorrow.

Now, as you become aware of these stressors, do something about them. Make the phone call, or make a note about it, and your mind will usually let go of the concern for now. Just do whatever you can to quickly let these "mind irritations" go. Often just telling yourself something like, "There is nothing I can do about this problem until Friday," will stop unconscious worrying.

Once you do this exercise a few times, you'll find it easier to recognize what is just below the surface, irritating you and sapping your power of concentration. When you set these mind irritations aside, you will think more clearly.

Why Concentrate?

Here's another simple technique: Honestly ask why you want to concentrate. Concentrating is difficult when you're bored. The cure for this is to stop and consider why it's important, if it is. Find the answer, and visualize the benefits clearly, and it will be easier to focus your mind.

Take Care Of Obvious Distractions

Stephen King writes with loud rock music on. What distracts each of us, or doesn't, is obviously personal and somewhat unique. Do something about whatever it is that takes your mind away from the task at hand. Turn off the TV, feed your empty stomach, or turn your desk away from the window.

Take care of the external and the internal distractions, and you'll be able to focus your attention and brain power like a spotlight. Just watch a child building a sand castle sometime, and you'll see that the power of concentration really is natural.

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